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“Cruising J-Town”—JANM Members Curator Tour

photo collage of people in front of their cars

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“Cruising J-Town”—JANM Members Curator Tour

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About the Event

Meet us in Pasadena for a Members Only tour of JANM’s exhibition, Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community, with exhibition curator Dr. Oliver Wang. The exhibition chronicles the people and stories behind how Japanese Americans have played vital roles in countless car scenes throughout Southern California.

Dr. Wang will discuss the rare photographs, car-related ephemera, and oral histories of Nikkei car enthusiasts, racers, mechanics, journalists, industry professionals, and others featured in the exhibition.

This event is exclusively for JANM Members. Interested in becoming a Member?  Join Now 
 

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Saturday, Oct 18, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT

Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery

ArtCenter College of Design

1111 South Arroyo Parkway

Los Angeles, CA 91105

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About the Event

Meet us in Pasadena for a Members Only tour of JANM’s exhibition, Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community, with exhibition curator Dr. Oliver Wang. The exhibition chronicles the people and stories behind how Japanese Americans have played vital roles in countless car scenes throughout Southern California.

Dr. Wang will discuss the rare photographs, car-related ephemera, and oral histories of Nikkei car enthusiasts, racers, mechanics, journalists, industry professionals, and others featured in the exhibition.

This event is exclusively for JANM Members. Interested in becoming a Member?  Join Now 
 

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Cruising J-Town

JANM on the Go presents Cruising J-Town in Pasadena, CACar culture has long been synonymous with Southern California. What we drive for work and play have been literal and symbolic vehicles of…

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